Jecinta is just two weeks old! Born in Kenya, Jecinta is the youngest of four siblings.
“Her family lives in a two-room house in Central Kenya,” says our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation (AMHF). “Jecinta’s father hawks boiled maize while her mother sells vegetables. Their daily average income is $3. Jecinta’s parents own no land and have no other source of income.”
Jecinta was born with spina bifida, a cystic mass swelling on her lower back.
“Jecinta is at a risk of developing infections in the exposed nerves and tissues and/or tethered cord syndrome that can lead to either scoliosis or kyphosis,” says AMHF. “She is also at a risk of losing muscle function on the lower limbs if not treated.”
With their limited income, Jecinta’s parents are unable to afford the $805 spina bifida closure that Jecinta needs. This procedure is vital in preventing future complications and infections from spina bifida. It will fully resolve Jecinta’s current discomfort and ensure she grows and develops normally. Let’s help this newborn baby girl and her family, and fund this life-changing surgery!